The maverick should be 24k...tops

@joecable39nc

Ай бұрын

i looked at a 4 door tacoma at my local dealer it was 48 so yeah maverick is way over priced

@raymondreiff8170

Ай бұрын

Right, And why pay that for a Maverick when it's priced at a Black Edition Ridgeline price, A WAY better unit, With way more ROOM and a Sunroof and a Proper V6 without Turbo's.

@rvierra7235

Ай бұрын

Try $20k...fully loaded.

@joecable39nc

Ай бұрын

@@rvierra7235 I have 95 tacoma v6 296 thousand miles 4x4 paid 3500 4 years ago ive had zero issues i highly doubt the maverick would get 296 thousand miles without spending ton money

@leroy3784

Ай бұрын

True.Raptors should be 55k. And f150 should be 45k.

These prices are insane!

@markholubetz

Ай бұрын

Yes they need to throw more incentives

@jayson657

29 күн бұрын

Ford, CDRJ and GM all need to go out of business with their greed. I used to be a big Buy American guy but no more. I’m totally happy with my little $29K AWD Mazda Cx-30 2.5L 4 cylinder carbon edition. A comparable Ford Escape was $37K with a crappy 3 cylinder eco boost 😆

I live in Alberta. The lots are filling up fast. I don't even hear people talk about buying new vehicles anymore.

@paulbunyon6324

Ай бұрын

Same here is Saskatchewan, lots are overflowing at Ram/Jeep. At my local Ram dealer they have the vehicles so tightly packed that you have to walk sideways to get between them. Nobody buying except maybe farmers that can write them down on their taxes.

@mortmoreau3576

29 күн бұрын

Same here in Barrie Ontario

@mortmoreau3576

29 күн бұрын

Is this just a Canadian and United States issue? Isthis happening in Mexico or even Europe? I doubt it's happening in any of the B.R.I.C.S. countries(just my opinion)

@jeffhedrich3551

29 күн бұрын

@@mortmoreau3576 Mexico has never been a big new car country. But inflation there is insane.

@panthermartin7784

27 күн бұрын

If you work in Mac or GP or any industry town everyone is buying new vehicles, nothing has slowed down regardless of price.

Call me when trucks go back to $25k with bulletproof engines and transmissions, manual cloth seats and analog everything. Trucks today are almost too fancy to be used for any actual rough work.

@markholubetz

Ай бұрын

Same. They are simply too much

@shanenice5380

Ай бұрын

If I remember.in the 90s they were 16 thousand

@Aroks74

Ай бұрын

@@shanenice5380 as it should be

@markvincent5992

29 күн бұрын

@@shanenice5380I believe that my 99 Chevy K1500 with the snow plow, V8, 4x4 and more came in at about $28-29K. I believe that a rear wheel drive Silverado without any frills would have been around $16K.

@dhmig88

29 күн бұрын

Sounds like my 1998 Nissan Frontier with a manual transmission, still runs great.

There are dealerships here in rural Texas towns where the lots are packed with vehicles and the grass sidewalk outside also packed.

@markholubetz

Ай бұрын

And getting more. Great time to deal and after the chat with the Ram sales guy, the classics are huge deals. Forget the MSRP and undercut them HARD. They will bite. I got the inside scoop on that.

I remember times when one could take a mortgage on $127,000.00 house. Now banks should offer 30 years old mortgages on new cars and trucks.

@markholubetz

Ай бұрын

True

@61zulu61

Ай бұрын

The problem with that is the vehicle 🚑 don't last two years without problems or recalls

@jimsteinway695

29 күн бұрын

They are stretching out payments but it’s BS because the vehicle doesn’t last as long as your truck mortgage

@KA9DSL

29 күн бұрын

If your car or truck lasts that long.

@jefftammy9606

27 күн бұрын

i bought my first house, a 3 BR 1600 sf, for $89,000 in 1992.

Time to remind everyone… Ford came into existence, in large part, because Ford had a commitment to producing vehicles that their own workers could afford.

@markholubetz

Ай бұрын

yes and thats obviously vaporizing

@jimsteinway695

29 күн бұрын

Yea and they are not capable of making a sports car for its regular customers. I have a 22 F150 tremor. But I also have a Porsche 911 gt3. But ford won’t make a car for me. They make a Ford Gt for movie stars that $700,000. Then they just came out with a Mustang GTD for $400,000. They can’t even make a car to compete with corvette. They’ve completely lost their way. I’d happily buy a sports car from Ford that’s in the same price range as Porsche but now that’s the new F150 it’s as expensive as a base 911

@handimanjay6642

27 күн бұрын

Problem is the unions got the workers big money and benefits packages meaning they make a hell of allot more.

@External2737

27 күн бұрын

At the time, Ford workers were paid an amazing $5/day. A good $2 more than standard. By selling to workers, it created more aspirations in the working class.

@jsd354

26 күн бұрын

Didn’t the union just WIN a 25% wage increase? Seriously though build a 10,000 unit trial of the Ford Maverick with a 5 speed manual, roll up windows, AC and a normally aspirated 4 or 5 cylinder engine at $19,995. Bet they would be profitable and sell like crazy.

Here in Ohio, Spent 6k on a 2016 jeep patriot, 5 speed. with 100,000 miles. Completely paid off. I’m really happy with my used jeep, my insurance is 75 a month, no car payment, 30mpg. They can keep their 100k dollar trucks

The main trouble is the government imposing a solution to a problem that doesn't exist.

@markholubetz

Ай бұрын

That is a big issue

Those people have lost their minds, I wouldn’t pay a half of their asking price

@markholubetz

Ай бұрын

Yes these prices are silly but.....there are some deals, but gotta know the days supply and older designs are the big wins.

Wait a year to see how bad things get, hold on to your old cars.

@markholubetz

Ай бұрын

Old cars are fine if they are reliable

@uncletoby-

29 күн бұрын

@@markholubetz Mine still is.

That Bronco Raptor price about made me fall out of my seat.

@crankychris2

29 күн бұрын

Yeah, I paid 83.9K for my 2290 sq ft house on a half acre; it seemed like all the money in the world...

No vehicle that's a daily drive should ever be more than 30000 brand new.

@markholubetz

Ай бұрын

Cheers

@markvincent5992

29 күн бұрын

I guess it depends on your credit score and bank account. I read that a gent with a Ferrari Enzo (roughly 2.1 million) as his daily driver lol. Don’t know about you, but I don’t think I could afford an insurance premium. I do agree that it’s silly to put out big money for a car that you’re putting a bunch of miles on. I’m a big believer in buying a vehicle off lease, preferably with a warranty, and avoiding the depreciation.

Toyota fan boy here....They 💩💩💩💩 the bed bad with the new Tundra. 102 000 plus being recalled because of had engines. Glad i got the v8.

@markholubetz

Ай бұрын

Things have changed

You can quantify making money on a price point, but people affording it is another matter.

@markholubetz

Ай бұрын

Absolutely

A price reduction of 70% would bring these in line with what the market can afford and still won't be low enough to what I would be prepared to pay for one.

@markholubetz

27 күн бұрын

Nice

New vehicles are made with lots of cheap plastic and soy-based wire insulation. The manufacturing costs are very low and the retail prices are very high. The days of driveway wrench turning are over. The auto manufacturers have priced out the majority of their buying market. The car market "reset" is on the horizon. Cheers.

2024 prices while we are living with 1990’s cost of living pay . Something is not right 😢

@markholubetz

Ай бұрын

It’s upside down and broke

Long before i would ever buy a new truck, i woul rather shell out the money for a fully restored/restomod 50's, 60's, or 70's truck. Way more style and wont depreciate like a rock

@laser31415

29 күн бұрын

I "new" want a 1996 Ford f-250 just add Bluetooth audio I would be good for decades.

@markholubetz

27 күн бұрын

I totally agree with that

In 2012 , I was truck shopping and a F150 four door heated and cooled front seats and heated rear leather seats, sunroof , nav whatever stereo it had 4x4 nice mags , power seats and it was 41k with a 6.2 , an Eco Boost was another 1k , an equivalent Ram with a 5.7 was 39K . So WTF happened ? Oh by the way this was in Canada and our dollar was still strong against the US dollar then .

@markholubetz

Ай бұрын

You are right, this is part of the problem. A horrible Candian dollar simply makes things worth

LAID BACK. I've got my mind on my money.

@markholubetz

Ай бұрын

haha yes indeed

Dodge dealership near me has a Ram 1500 on for $199,960

@markholubetz

Ай бұрын

What? Ouch

@saulpulido9937

Ай бұрын

Surely, it must come with a stove, fridge & sofa on the back bed

@greghoward4559

26 күн бұрын

That is insane!

@gobsmacked230

26 күн бұрын

😮

I make $100,000 a year and I can't afford any of these vehicles, not one.

@markholubetz

27 күн бұрын

Yes and many other people are in the same situation

Trucks need to be tough and reliable, not just useless electronics and plastic fluff. Like your format! Well done!

@markholubetz

27 күн бұрын

Thanks 👍

My 2011 Ford Raptor 6.2 liter still jumping railroad tracks, perfect landing every time. 0 complaints, no issues.

@markholubetz

27 күн бұрын

Nice

As long as people pay these prices, they'll continue priceing them high, stop buying at ridiculous prices!!

Just go back making a decent size vehicle wwithout all the electrics and exotic lights and you will make a less expensive vehicle.

@markholubetz

Ай бұрын

yes yes yes. Who needs complex LED light for 5000 when an old school will work just fine

You should have said "Canadian dollars" = don't forget, people in the US watch this channel too!

Ford said the mavericks would be a 20k truck, I haven’t seen any of them sell for less that 35k since they came out 🤦🏻‍♂️

@markholubetz

27 күн бұрын

More lies by these OEMs but people need to pay attention

..."getting out of hand" is very generous, prices have been insane for years

@markholubetz

28 күн бұрын

100 percent

People can’t “almost not afford it.“ They just can’t afford it. Check repos. The price isn’t “almost out of hand “ The price is downright stupid and psychopathically overpriced Stop buying them!!!!

@markholubetz

27 күн бұрын

Cheers

I’ve been ready to buy but the prices are out of my range. Waiting I will buy something in Oct.

Bought a Chevrolet suburban six years ago , which i bought for 5 K $. Still driving it and soon will have 400.000 km on it . Hope to find a similar vehicle soon , used of course . I am not willing to sign a finance agreement over seven years for a 100.000$ new truck. No thank you. Rather buy an empty property, which only gains in value

@markholubetz

27 күн бұрын

Exactly a long loan is simply not worth it. A shorter, smaller loan is reasonable, but cash really wins this game today

And on top of those sticker prices you have to pay the stealership a bunch of bogus made up fees to buy their expensive vehicles. If you’re paying THOUSANDS of dollars for a vehicle, there shouldn’t be a single extra fee. Ever. They should be paying YOU to sign their paperwork.

@markholubetz

27 күн бұрын

Indeed

Gm will be joining them as they have zero assets to sell off if they need to liquidation sake again

@markvincent5992

29 күн бұрын

Well that’s a good point. Let’s see new gas/diesel cars are overpriced and in the case of the pickup truck market, the 4 dr pickup necessitated a smaller box with less capacity and therefore, less useful. Add high prices, crappy quality, and mostly just missing what the customer wants and listening to Creepy Joe.

@markvincent5992

29 күн бұрын

But at least the liquidation will be zero emissions. Also zero profit, jobs, etc…all because they listened to Creepy Joe and his real bosses, the Chinese. As well as the elitist fascist WEF coming up with non emergency emergencies.

my old 1980 f 150 xlt single cab 4x4 with a straight six cost me 18,600.00 . it had bad clear coat and they refused to fix it ,i finally lurned after several ford trucks that it was time to get a Tundra and never been happier . Its not in the shop like the big three are !

@markholubetz

27 күн бұрын

Can’t go wrong with that

We thought the mechanization of the modern car assembly line would drastically reduce production costs. I guess we were wrong.In 2024 you probably have 1/2 the labor costs that you did in 2005. That should have translated into lower new car sticker prices.

@markholubetz

27 күн бұрын

For sure. But like every corporation, all these types of cost savings simply raises the bar and the expectation, so shortly after, more cost cutting measures are looked for.

I guess Canada doesn't have the law requiring the window stickers in all cars for sale? Keep up the good work sir! 🤠👍

@markholubetz

27 күн бұрын

Thank you very much for the support. Yes you are right, it’s not law in Canada as it is in the states.

The fact that people are willing to pay those nonsense prices is why the greedy manufacturers are charging so much. It's ridiculous.

We know that people will laugh when we say that, we will not pay over $45k for any vehicle. The prices are ridiculous, insanity and unrealistic!! Whoever is buying at the incredible insane high prices must have oil / gas money!! This will not help the attempts to make a statement by majority of people that manufacturers need to bring prices back to earth from the galaxy far away!

Ford needs to shift from F-150s and put out more Mavricks. The F-150s are just too spendy and the Rangers are not cheap either. I'm not saying the Mavricks are cheap and I agree that mid 30k price tags should be top trim not 40k and up. I saw a Max loaded Mavrick at 51K. Rollup bed cover. spray-in liner, Moonroof and Black package with the leatherish Black ActiveX seats B&O sound with Sub-woofer. Totally decked out. But that is Ranger money with some options. No idea who would buy a 51K Mavrick plus Tax and interest on a loan that is crazy spendy for a Mini truck!

My first Ford Ranger extended cab XLT in 1997 was $17k…. Times sure have changed.

I wouldn't get any ev if they gave me one

@markholubetz

Ай бұрын

Haha, thats fair

There is no way that any North American Company can offer a $25,000 in volume electric car. If they could why block China with tariffs .

@markholubetz

Ай бұрын

It will be interesting to see

$127,000! Insane. You used to be able to buy a nice home for that not too long ago.

There have been so many quality and reliability problems nowadays...people don't want to spend tons of money on a troublesome vehicle! What's the point?

@markholubetz

27 күн бұрын

Exactly. Quality should be by now

It must be because I’m Gen X. But I’m not buying a vehicle over $40,000 that has cloth seats. Ever

@markholubetz

18 күн бұрын

yes indeed

I contacted my local dealer about a f450 lariat. He would not come below msrp.

I wouldn't be interested in the half ton trucks unless they were half the current prices. Even then, its inflated.

@markholubetz

27 күн бұрын

The value proposition is simply not therr

127k should be like 28k people aren't going to do it.

@markholubetz

27 күн бұрын

Exactly

Good with my 2007 F150. 209k on the odometer. Need an engine sometime in the future? $4500, well worth it.

Bottom line EVERYONES pay rates should go up to catch up with the cost of today’s living. Everyone at least deserves a $10 raise per hour. If making $25 hr you now should be making $35 hr . In Gods name I pray that happens amen 🙏.

@markholubetz

Ай бұрын

That would be nice

The buyers market with few exceptions is made up of two groups right now... Those crazy enough to pay these costs but can't get financing they can afford And Those who can afford the truck but aren't crazy enough to pay it. No end in sight unfortunately.

@markholubetz

Ай бұрын

True can’t see things changing drastically. Slow improvement only due to incentives

These companies where all bailed out from the government. An they trying to kill us with these prices

@markholubetz

29 күн бұрын

It feels that way indeed

I'm sorry my dad said if you buy a pickup truck you buying half a car😂😂😂.

@markholubetz

Ай бұрын

Well.....

Bring on BYD! I hate this Chinese crap, but like the Japanese of years ago, they will tend to keep the majors completive... if not honest.

@markholubetz

28 күн бұрын

Agreed

That's the price of a semi detached house in Mississauga Ontario in the year 1998-2000(25-27 years ago is not that long)

@markholubetz

27 күн бұрын

Prices are out to lunch on these vehicles. There are a few deals but gotta shop hard

A ford truck…$127,000.00 … a truck….is it a hover craft .. does it turn into a submarine or something??? .. the 43,000 maverick is crazy.. we got our maverick XLT with a luxury package and bed over for $23,000.00…

Should be hybrids only vehicles markets unless roads become recharging roads not plug-ins just like slot cars, styling an solar hwys

Mary doesn't have a clue. ,10% interest ,sales tax ,insurance. Game over lol

Wow !! A new designed front grill... 91000$ !!! Mr FORD, how many people are you in your head ???

@markholubetz

18 күн бұрын

It seemed like a good idea at the time

Around these parts on a quiet night you can hear the Dodge/Ram trucks rusting in the driveway.

I'll let driving my 98 Ranger with 175K until it's a pile of rust, and I'll keep driving it some more after. Forget these ridiculous prices.

If I win the lottery I won't tell tell anyone but there will be hints...I'll show up in one of these Ford Trucks.

@markholubetz

27 күн бұрын

Haha right?

$400 disposable a month? Buy a Kia Soul, it will do most of what you need, gets good gas mileage and is reliable. Plus you get 6/50 bumper to bumper and 10/100 powertrain! Kia BACKS they're products as well as Hyundai!

@markholubetz

Ай бұрын

Yes that’s an option

@danr4197

Ай бұрын

@@markholubetz An opinion like all this crap but good advice!

You hit on something with this post. Manufacturers are forcing people to pay for development of electrics and hybrids by charging insane prices for gas vehicles.

@markholubetz

Ай бұрын

Yes that’s horrible for people to have to pay for this R&D

Is sickening seeing these prices! Disgusting!!!

@markholubetz

27 күн бұрын

It’s quite brutal right now. I am working on finding some deals right now and sharing. There are pockets of good prices but they don’t shine and a person has to know where to dig

Let the inventory rot. However, I want a good used Nissan Ariya Platinum+ E4orce AWD due to my interest in a reliable and comfortable all electric small crossover.

Eco boost 🤔🤔Don’t they have a “wet belt” in the engine. Holy 💩! Is that a good idea?

What about the F250’s Superduty s

@markholubetz

Ай бұрын

There are a few but mostly fleets

Isn't Ford getting rid of Escape compact crossover? That would be big mistake.

Car salesman are like realtors now they only have to sell a few a month

@markholubetz

Ай бұрын

In most cases they make a great.%,but other poorly selling units a flat rate is the compensation such as 1000dollars

Maverick is more affordable than f150 BUT....not the same....not practical. Its a commuter type vehicle...not a pick up. Instead buy a small sub compact.

@markholubetz

27 күн бұрын

I agree, it’s a lightweight with virtually no pickup truck abilities

Federal government will never let BYD into the American market, period. Ford is in no danger of bankruptcy, fleet and commercial sales alone could probably sustain them. Same for Stallantis, a Euro based company also is financially sound. However it appears that Stallantis is in the process of abandoning the American market and will divest itself of CDJR sometime in the future.

Giant trucks with Little, Tiny Engines, for an INSANE PRICE.

@markholubetz

Ай бұрын

Insanity is right

Looks like these manufacturers only target the rich. Don’t get it… do you want to sell a lots on affordable vehicles vs sell a few very expensive vehicles to keep your business running. 😵‍💫

@markholubetz

Ай бұрын

indeed

i have a house i am setting up for solar. we all can't do it all. I am lost omg nooo

@markholubetz

27 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing

125 grand for a Bronco Raptor is insane!

@markholubetz

29 күн бұрын

That’s huge cash

Maverick is recall king. I’ll wait for 2025 Maverick. Hopefully they will fix all the issues by then

@markholubetz

27 күн бұрын

Yes there have been a few problems there

That's a lot of money for a pile of plastic and electrical problems.

@markholubetz

27 күн бұрын

Yes

The EPA put ford and stellantis out of business.

@markholubetz

Ай бұрын

It’s on its way

They could keep those cars over 55,000😅 .

@markholubetz

29 күн бұрын

Yes that’s a lot of cash

Mustang gt msrp in 2019 was 37k

@markholubetz

29 күн бұрын

Not sure what’s up with these prices

You can always count on sheeple who just won't stand up to things and keep buying over priced items. Who screws you besides the gvt. Your neighbor who needs to keep up with the joneses.

@markholubetz

27 күн бұрын

100 percent

A jeep wannabe bronco I love that 🤣because that thang should be in Germany somewhere 🤣🤣🤣

@markholubetz

27 күн бұрын

Haha

Who would pay that much for a truck and how would you ever resell it? I think you can buy an RV for that price with a kitchen and a bathroom, not to say that you should buy an RV.

@markholubetz

Ай бұрын

5 years and its worth 40 percent

I'm going to buy a Ford Raptor just to do grocery shopping? What a joke. Keep on swimming, keep on swimming.

@markholubetz

27 күн бұрын

Haha

@Civilwartrucks

27 күн бұрын

I'm just gonna manufacturers overpriced vehicles to show people how poor they are then let them build up and park them so tightly packed while offering discounts greater than the value of the car while trying to sell new models with 5 year old models for the price of new but now new is the price of a house but floor plan them wait then

They’ll figure it out soon. They’re in la la land still from Covid

@markholubetz

28 күн бұрын

Yes they are

Crappy quality and ridiculously high prices. Let them fail!

@markholubetz

27 күн бұрын

Indeed

These automobile makers have come to the end of the greed road. R U serious 127000 dollars for a pickup!! HELL NO!!!! I PAID LESS THAN THAT FOR MY BEATIFUL HOME 25 YEARS AGO, I AM DONE BUYING NEW!!

I wouldn’t by a Stellantis vehicle if they had 50% discounts applied. They are just Italian junk!

Gee…why can’t I get oversized tires performance engine , leather interior and a host of electronic gimmicks for under 50k. ? Let’s blame the government or the Chinese. Trucks are bigger and better equipped than ever in vehicle history. This guy doesn’t know what he’s talking about..

@markholubetz

28 күн бұрын

Sadly that’s the point. Much of this is now the “standard” and has pushed value, function, and affordability out of the hands of those who really need these vehicles, and often for livelihood.

Never mind putting Ford & Stellantis out of business, the new 2025 Toyota Tundras are blowing up. A guy bought a new one, put 7500 miles on it & the engine ate itself. He shot video of it KNOCK, KNOCK, CLUNK, CLUNK. a real TRD TURD. Toyotas recall involves 100K Tundras & even Toyota dealers have been notified NOT TO SELL the 2025’s on their lots cause the engines are garbage. I’m surprised you aren’t showing THAT!!

@markholubetz

29 күн бұрын

I have featured some of this story on my other channel EXOTICCAR PLAyPLACE

Remember when you could get a GMC Sierra 1500 for 27K? That was 2007. WTF happened?

I want Base model not the Luxury model.

@markholubetz

29 күн бұрын

Yes that’s the easiest to afford and extra tech is not that important

Ford and Stellantis/Fiat and GM too thinks they are brands like BMW,Mercedes or Audi so they can have prices on their level and they cannot

@markholubetz

27 күн бұрын

They are out of touch

@Mr11ESSE111

27 күн бұрын

@@markholubetz like hall&oates group

I would rather have the Honda Ridgeline than the Maverick, the Maverick was made in Mexico. Ford is completely crazy 🤪 😜 putting those prices on a half ton truck

@markholubetz

Ай бұрын

It is silly

Out of business? I think not. Globally, these companies are doing well. They will need to lower prices to sell.

$100k+ for a pickup truck is stupid, I would rather put that money on an RV

@markholubetz

Ай бұрын

There are many better places to spend that much money on.

The high prices are a direct result of the recent pay deal. Next comes job losses so that they can lower the prices and still make a profit. Just wait it out - nobody needs a new truck at this exact time.

@dustinanthony6674

Ай бұрын

The ridiculously high prices came well before the recent pay deal. Can’t completely blame the current pay deal for the high prices. Job losses won’t give you cheaper prices!